Controller

TSSI Recruit US; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TSSI Recruit US is seeking an experienced Controller to join a growing construction organization in Austin, TX. The successful candidate will oversee all accounting and financial operations, partnering with executive leadership to ensure strategic growth and profitability.

Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and compliance with tax regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 7+ years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within the construction industry.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Construction Accountant.
• Strong analytical skills and experience managing change orders and retainage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance functions including financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and project job costing.

Skills

Progressive accounting and finance experience

Percentage-of-completion accounting

Job cost accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership and communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Spectrum/Viewpoint ERP

HCSS HeavyJob

HCSS myField

Job description

MUST HAVE WIP AND JOB COSTING EXPEREINCE. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join a growing construction organization in Austin, TX. This individual will oversee all accounting and financial operations while partnering closely with executive leadership and project teams to support profitability, cash flow management, and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Monitor project job costing, budget-to-actual analysis, profitability reporting, and forecasting
• Review and analyze project performance, change orders, retainage, billings, and contract compliance
• Partner with project managers and operations leadership to improve financial performance and project visibility
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes
• Coordinate annual audits and work directly with external auditors and tax professional
• Generate financial reports and operational dashboards for executive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within the construction industry
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Construction Accountant
• Strong understanding of
• Percentage-of-completion accounting
• Job cost accounting
• Change orders and retainage management
• Experience with Spectrum/Viewpoint ERP required
• Experience with HCSS HeavyJob and/or HCSS myField preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication abilities

Preferred Experience

• Infrastructure Construction
• nCommercial Constructio
• Multi-project environment with contracts exceeding $10M